Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) Practice Exam

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What did the separation of courts for common law and equity allow?

More consistency in legal decisions
Judges to favor one type of law over another
Cases to be resolved using both legal systems
Specialized courts for different types of law

The correct answer is: Cases to be resolved using both legal systems

The separation of courts for common law and equity allowed cases to be resolved using both legal systems. Historically, common law and equity developed from different principles and forms of justice. Common law is based on statutes and case precedents, while equity focuses on fairness and justice, often providing remedies that common law could not offer, such as injunctions or specific performance. By having separate courts, parties could bring their cases to the appropriate venue depending on whether they sought remedies traditionally available in common law or those unique to equity. This division also fostered a system where complexities of legal issues could be addressed more comprehensively, taking into account the principles of both systems where necessary. Thus, it created a framework that enhanced the ability to render justice by allowing flexibility and a broader range of remedies based on the specific circumstances of each case.